A Night at the Royale Casino

There was confusion on when the gameWas to begin.Agents worked against meI almost abdicated the royale scepterBut I decided that if I wanted to playI could not play as a jack;As a jack alone couldn't beat the Queen ;I needed an Ace up my sleeve;To Bridge the gapBut it all had to be done with a Poker face.Lest my Bluff was called.

The game began; 'twas the first handCards were dealt,At a double edged show.Darkness descended but it was like a comforting blanketSweets by the Sweet neutralized the bitterness in me;Salvages of the same saved for time immemorial.Kernels popping into their destination;Unaided by me but so desired by me.Hoping that the pack was bottomlessAlas it was, but;The half centenary paid was now worth a million.

The second hand was at cross roadsNostalgic memories aroundStrengthening a common bondGoing to the Faraway Tree would hopefully;Lead to the Seven Ancient wonders.

The final hand right on the streetTime certainly did not wait, it flewCold Coffee would go down warmThanks to reciprocating attire choicesMoreover the tilt of the head on the pillarNearly burned the tongueBut ‘tis a scar one can bear with no burden.

I had the best hand in the table that night;The stakes are high;The players are professionals;And the prize money is immeasurable.